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Nagisaga

Updated 1y ago

How to Talk to a Doctor About Autism?

So this does make me depressed but it wouldn't let me choose something new....how would u suggest talking to a dr about autism...I've been going through some things and I feel I may be on the spectrum but not sure how to address it without sounding attention seeking/drug seeking....I don't struggle with addiction in the sense of drugs but im on medicard and alot of them see me like that when I try to figure out whats wrong with me....my half brothers have autism and I have a very hard time learning and understanding things at times I'm also prone to sensory overload as well mostly with my sight a hearing....any suggestions?

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candieland73

2y

This may sound like a smart a** answer, but just tell your Dr exactly what you've said here. If you feel you can't, you need to find another PCP that you can have a good relationship with. I can talk to mine and her NP about anything. They've always told me, there are no stupid questions and YOU know your body best. I wish you luck on your journey!
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Ena_Silvoc

2y

Drs can be very dismissive especially in perceived "milder" cases. My main suggestion would be to familiarize yourself with dsm-5 Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnostic criteria (plenty of videos on YouTube to help break it down to understand better) and write down as much as you can remember from childhood and onwards about how you see those criteria in yourself. Drs who aren't specialized don't know the criteria so to prepare ahead of time can help you be taken more seriously to receive the referral you'd need to pursue a diagnosis.
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blessing

2y

On Facebook there is a group called Autism Support Group Dallas Fort Worth they might be able to point you in the right direction. They have helped me understand more my step son is autistic

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